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Appalachians Survive Well in Southern Northern Red Oak Plantings

Northern red . oak (Quercus rubra L.) is a rapidly growing, high-quality upland species. Under forest conditions, it develops a tall, straight columnar bole and prunes itself well. Foresters welcome its presence on sites adapted to its development, but they have observed that northern red oak is often scarce in young, natural stands of mixed-species composition. Planting of seedlings is frequently suggested as a means for regenerating red oak. To determine the feasibility of planting, we began a study of survival and growth of graded seedlings planted on a range of sites in 1964. Results of the first 5 years (6 years from seed) are reported in this article.


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Author(s): David F. Olson, Jr., Ralph M. Hooper

Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Volume 23, Number 1 (1972)

Volume: 23

Number: 1